Manchego is a DOP cheese that can be made only from the milk of Manchega-breed sheep. In order to comply with DOP law, the sheep must graze in the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Toledo. These are the provinces of the famous La Mancha region.

The best Manchego cheese is produced when the milk is the richest. For Manchego, this occurs between the months of August and December. This Artisan Manchego is only produced during those months, while less aged cheeses are made during other times of the year.

The pattern on its rind honors a time when the cheese was wrapped in sheets of woven esparto grass. Made by the Corcuera Family, this excellent Manchego cheese is produced exclusively from raw milk and aged for a minimum of 8 months. The buttery qualities in the cheese come from the cheesemaker's talent and the beautiful terroir of the Toledo region. Enjoy it as the locals do, drizzled with honey.

items were for a birthday gift. everything arrived in perfect condition - packaging was
in great shape and items were in wonderful condition. all was yummy too!

By Charliefrom Mount Jackson, VAon May 06, 2017

Deserves a High Rating

I ordered a pound of the Manchego and a pound of the Gruyere cheese. Both proved to be very good.. Importantly for any online order, the cheeses were quite well packaged and arrived the day after I placed the order. Not my first order from igourment.com, and I've been similarly pleased with my previous orders.

By James Kerseyfrom Escondido, CAon Jun 19, 2016

.Manchego is a winner!

La Mancha originated cheese is deserving of praise by Cerevantes for the knight errant. Dulcinea would have served it to her admirer to keep his attentions.

By sister-in-lawfrom kissimmee, flon Jul 11, 2015

excellent

this was a gift for my brother-in-law who was delighted!

By Jkduggan2002from Boston on Dec 21, 2013

Pricey for Manchego but decent

This was good but a bit on the pricey side for this quality you can find easy at your local grocery store ([ ] could beat it)

By gloriafrom NJon Dec 20, 2013

It must have been good!!!

Bought three cheeses from igourmet and put them out at a party with the tasting information. I put a jar of quince paste out with this manchego. Went to taste some and it was ALL gone...so it had to be good. I will have to re-order so I can attest to it myself!

By Cheesmanfrom Richardson, TXon Dec 27, 2012

Excellent Cheese!

Creamy taste, firm texture, slightly clumbly but did not lack moisture. Great when paired with a good quality Sherry and a little quince paste.

By Mad-City paulfrom Madison, wion Aug 07, 2012

A solid Manchego

This is a good manchego, to be sure! It has a piquance, but it is not overwhelming. There is blend of aged cheese, with the earthiness that a Manchego brings, but countered by the slight saltiness. I agree with the description. A little touch of honey really brings this cheese to life!